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User¡¯s Guide

TPS54429 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's

Guide

ABSTRACT

This user's guide contains information for the TPS54429 as well as support documentation for the

TPS54429EVM-608 evaluation module. Included are the performance specifications, schematic, and the bill

of materials of the TPS54429EVM-608.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................3

2 Performance Specification Summary................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Modifications...........................................................................................................................................................................4

3.1 Output Voltage Setpoint..................................................................................................................................................... 4

4 Test Setup and Results.......................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.1 Input/Output Connections.................................................................................................................................................. 5

4.2 Start-Up Procedure............................................................................................................................................................ 5

4.3 Efficiency............................................................................................................................................................................6

4.4 Load Regulation................................................................................................................................................................. 7

4.5 Line Regulation.................................................................................................................................................................. 7

4.6 Load Transient Response.................................................................................................................................................. 8

4.7 Output Voltage Ripple........................................................................................................................................................ 8

4.8 Input Voltage Ripple........................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.9 Start-Up..............................................................................................................................................................................9

5 Board Layout......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.1 Layout...............................................................................................................................................................................11

6 Schematic, Bill of Materials, and Reference...................................................................................................................... 15

6.1 Schematic........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

6.2 Bill of Materials.................................................................................................................................................................15

6.3 Reference.........................................................................................................................................................................15

7 Revision History................................................................................................................................................................... 15

List of Figures

Figure 4-1. TPS54429EVM-608 Efficiency.................................................................................................................................. 6

Figure 4-2. TPS54429EVM-608 Light Load Efficiency................................................................................................................ 6

Figure 4-3. TPS54429EVM-608 Load Regulation....................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 4-4. TPS54429EVM-608 Line Regulation........................................................................................................................ 7

Figure 4-5. TPS54429EVM-608 Load Transient Response........................................................................................................ 8

Figure 4-6. TPS54429EVM-608 Output Voltage Ripple.............................................................................................................. 8

Figure 4-7. TPS54429EVM-608 Input Voltage Ripple................................................................................................................. 9

Figure 4-8. TPS54429EVM-608 Start-Up Relative to VIN ........................................................................................................... 9

Figure 4-9. TPS54429EVM-608 Start-Up Relative to EN.......................................................................................................... 10

Figure 5-1. Top Assembly.......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Figure 5-2. Top Layer.................................................................................................................................................................12

Figure 5-3. Internal Layer 1....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 5-4. Internal Layer 2....................................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 5-5. Bottom Layer........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 5-6. Bottom Assembly.................................................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 6-1. TPS54429EVM-608 Schematic Diagram................................................................................................................ 15

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List of Tables

Table 1-1. Input Voltage and Output Current Summary...............................................................................................................3

Table 2-1. TPS54429EVM-608 Performance Specifications Summary.......................................................................................3

Table 3-1. Output Voltages.......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Table 4-1. Connection and Test Points........................................................................................................................................ 5

Table 6-1. Bill of Materials..........................................................................................................................................................15

Trademarks

D-CAP2? are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Introduction

1 Introduction

The TPS54429 is a single, adaptive on-time, D-CAP2?-mode, synchronous buck converter that requires a very

low external component count. The D-CAP2 control circuit is optimized for low-ESR output capacitors such as

POSCAP, SP-CAP, or ceramic types and features fast transient response with no external compensation. The

switching frequency is internally set at a nominal 700 kHz. The high-side and low-side switching MOSFETs

are incorporated inside the TPS54429 package along with the gate drive circuitry. The low drain-to-source on

resistance of the MOSFETs allows the TPS54429 to achieve high efficiencies and helps keep the junction

temperature low at high output currents. The TPS54429 dc/dc synchronous converter is designed to provide up

to a 4.5-A output from an input voltage source of 7 V to 18 V. The output voltage range is from 0.76 V to 5.5 V.

Rated input voltage and output current range for the evaluation module are given in Table 1-1.

The TPS54429EVM-608 evaluation module is a single, synchronous buck converter providing 1.05 V at 4.5 A

from 7-V to 18-V input. This user¡¯s guide describes the TPS54429EVM-608 performance.

Table 1-1. Input Voltage and Output Current Summary

EVM

INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

OUTPUT CURRENT RANGE

TPS54429EVM-608

VIN = 7 V to 18 V

0 A to 4.5 A

2 Performance Specification Summary

A summary of the TPS54429EVM-608 performance specifications is provided in Table 2-1. Specifications are

given for an input voltage of VIN = 12 V and an output voltage of 1.05 V, unless otherwise noted. The ambient

temperature is 25¡ãC for all measurement, unless otherwise noted.

Table 2-1. TPS54429EVM-608 Performance Specifications Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

TEST CONDITIONS

Input voltage range (VIN)

MIN

TYP

MAX

7

12

18

Output voltage

Operating frequency

CH1

VIN = 12 V, IO = 1 A

Output current range

UNIT

V

1.05

V

700

kHz

0

4.5

A

Overcurrent limit

VIN = 12 V, LO = 1.5 ?H

5.9

A

Output ripple voltage

VIN = 12 V, IO = 4.5 A

10

mVPP

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3 Modifications

These evaluation modules are designed to provide access to the features of the TPS54429. Some modifications

can be made to this module.

3.1 Output Voltage Setpoint

To change the output voltage of the EVMs, it is necessary to change the value of resistor R1. Changing the

value of R1 can change the output voltage above 0.765 V. The value of R1 for a specific output voltage can be

calculated using Equation 1 and Equation 2.

For output voltage from 0.76 V to 2.5 V:

? R1 ?

VO = 0.765 ? ? 1+

¡Â

¨¨ R2 ?

(1)

For output voltage over 2.5 V:

R1 ?

?

VO = (0.763 + 0.0017 ? VO) ? ? 1+

¡Â

¨¨ R2 ?

(2)

Table 3-1 lists the R1 values for some common output voltages. For higher output voltages of 1.8 V or above, a

feedforward capacitor (C2) can be required to improve phase margin. Pads for this component (C2) are provided

on the printed-circuit board. Note that the values given in Table 3-1 are standard values and not the exact value

calculated using Table 3-1.

Table 3-1. Output Voltages

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

(V)

R1

(k¦¸)

R2

(k¦¸)

C2

(pF)

L1

(?H)

1.0

6.81

22.1

1.5

1.05

8.25

22.1

1.5

1.2

12.7

22.1

1.5

1.5

23.2

22.1

1.5

1.8

30.1

22.1

10 -22

2.2

2.5

49.9

22.1

10 -22

2.2

3.3

73.2

22.1

10 -22

2.2

5.0

121

22.1

10 -22

3.3

4 Test Setup and Results

This section describes how to properly connect, set up, and use the TPS54429EVM-608. The section also

includes test results typical for the following:

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Evaluation modules and efficiency

Output load regulation

Output line regulation

Load transient response

Output voltage ripple

Input voltage ripple

Start-up

Switching frequency

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Test Setup and Results

4.1 Input/Output Connections

The TPS54429EVM-608 is provided with input/output connectors and test points as shown in Table 4-1. A power

supply capable of supplying 3 A must be connected to J1 through a pair of 20 AWG wires. The load must be

connected to J2 through a pair of 20 AWG wires. The maximum load current capability is 4.5 A. Wire lengths

must be minimized to reduce losses in the wires. Test point TP1 provides a place to monitor the VIN input

voltages with TP2 providing a convenient ground reference. TP7 is used to monitor the output voltage with TP8

as the ground reference.

Table 4-1. Connection and Test Points

REFERENCE DESIGNATOR

FUNCTION

J1

VIN (see Table 1-1 for VIN range)

J2

VOUT, 1.05 V at 4.5-A maximum

JP1

EN control. Connect EN to OFF to disable, connect EN to ON to enable.

TP1

VIN test point at VIN connector

TP2

GND test point at VIN

TP3

EN test point

TP4

Analog ground test point

TP5

Switch node test point

TP6

Power-good test point

TP7

Output voltage test point

TP8

Ground test point at output connector

4.2 Start-Up Procedure

1. Ensure that the jumper at JP1 (Enable control) is set from EN to OFF.

2. Apply appropriate VIN voltage to VIN and PGND terminals at J1.

3. Move the jumper at JP1 (Enable control) to cover EN and ON. The EVM enables the output voltage.

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